Vitória vs Defensa y Justicia prediction 06.05.2025 | Copa Sudamericana
Vitória
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Defensa y Justicia
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1.93
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3.44
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3.98
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- Competition: Copa Sudamericana
- Date: Tuesday, 6th may, 2025
- Kickoff: 23:00 UK / 00:00 CEST
- Venue: Barradao (Salvador)
Vitoria opened the year with a fantastic run in the Baiano state league, reaching the Finals where, eventually, Bahia won. Unfortunately, they failed to build on that momentum, as they are sitting in 17th place with only six points in seven Serie A rounds. Also, in the Copa Sudamericana, "The Red and Black" started the competition poorly and are in 3rd place with two points in three rounds. Still, there are three more rounds, and 2nd-placed Cerro Largo are only two points away. So, even though they are in a bad position, they can definitely turn things around in the remaining games.
Defensa and Justicia had a terrible season behind them, considering they finished 21st but managed to qualify due to OK standings in the aggregate table. This year, "The Hawk" opened the season well, but after an initial promising start, they are now on a ten-game winless run. Right now, they are in 10th place in the domestic league with 19 points in 16 rounds. And in the Copa Sudamericana, they are in the last place (fourth) but on a level with points with third-placed Vitoria and two away from the desired second place.
Vitoria vs Defensa y Justicia pick: Vitoria to win
Vitoria are not in great form, considering they won just once in the last five matches. However, Defensa y Justicia are in much worse form after losing three in a row while allowing eight goals - 2.7 per game. Moreover, the Argentinians haven't won in the last ten games in all competitions!
Additionally, these teams met just about a month ago in Argentina. The game ended as a goalless draw, but Vitoria had better chances and were much closer to winning the match and had almost the double xG - 0.95 vs 0.52.
While neither team is in good form, considering Defensa y Justicia's atrocious form and what we have seen in the first leg, along with the home-pitch advantage for the Brazilians, we expect Vitoria to win all three points in this Copa Sudamericana tie.
Vitória team news
After a 1:0 loss to Ceara, coach Thiago Carpini spoke to the media. He said they are in a delicate and turbulent time because of their bad results. However, he noted he trusts the team and is convinced they can overcome this situation. "Serie A and Sud-Americana are levels of games where you can't make some of the mistakes that the team has been making," the coach added.
Regarding injuries, the team should have no new ones, but the ones who missed the previous matches should remain sidelined - Carlos Eduardo, Gabriel, Pepe, Renato Kayzer, Willian Oliveira, and Ze Marcos.
Last matches of Vitória
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Vitória
0 : 1
Cerro Largo
Copa Sudamericana
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Vitória
2 : 1
Fortaleza
Serie A
-
Vitória
1 : 2
Flamengo
Serie A
-
Vitória
1 : 1
Universidad Católica
Copa Sudamericana
-
Moto Club MA
1 : 1
Vitória
Copa do Nordeste
Vitória lineup
Goalkeeper
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1
Lucas Arcanjo
Defenders
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2
Claudinho
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5
Lucas Halter
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77
Neris
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83
Jamerson
Midfielders
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28
Ricardo Ryller
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8
Ronald Lopes
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30
Matheuzinho
Forwards
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22
Lucas Braga
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99
Carlinhos
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39
Janderson
Defensa y Justicia team news
Attacking winger Matias Ramirez received a red card in the previous Copa Sudamericana game against Universidad Catolica and will serve his one-game suspension. However, the 26-year-old winger isn't among the key players on the team, and his absence shouldn't be a big problem for Defensa y Justicia.
Kevin Balanta, David Barbona, Ezequiel Cannavo, Lucas Ferreira, Luca Franco, Aaron Molinas, and Matias Sosa, who missed the previous games with injuries, should remain sidelined.
Last matches of Defensa y Justicia
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Independiente Rivadavia
3 : 2
Defensa y Justicia
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Universidad Católica
3 : 1
Defensa y Justicia
Copa Sudamericana
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Cerro Largo
0 : 0
Defensa y Justicia
Copa Sudamericana
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Boca Juniors
4 : 0
Defensa y Justicia
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
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Defensa y Justicia
1 : 0
Estudiantes
Liga Profesional de Fútbol
Defensa y Justicia lineup
Goalkeeper
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25
Enrique Bologna
Defenders
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38
Tobias Rubio
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28
Victor Emanuel Aguilera
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34
Rafael Delgado
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3
Alexis Soto
Midfielders
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5
Kevin Gutierrez
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20
Lucas Gonzalez
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8
Cesar Perez
Forwards
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26
Francisco Gonzalez
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7
Abiel Osorio
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11
Gaston Togni
3 Reasons why Vitoria should win
- Defensa y Justicia lost three in a row
- Defensa y Justicia are without a win in the last ten matches
- Vitoria were a better team in the previous h2h game in Argentina (ended 0:0)
Main prediction Vitória - Defensa y Justicia
Vitória to win
Best Odds:
22Bet
1.93
Additional predictions
Vitória & Defensa y Justicia current standing in Copa Sudamericana
| Group B | P | W | D | L |
G - A
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GD | Pts | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Universidad Católica | 3 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 7 - 3 | +4 | 7 |
| 2 | Cerro Largo | 3 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 - 3 | -1 | 4 |
| 3 | Vitória | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 - 2 | -1 | 2 |
| 4 | Defensa y Justicia | 3 | 0 | 2 | 1 | 1 - 3 | -2 | 2 |